Computer Vision Syndrome

Thousands of people spend a major part of their day in front of the computer screen. Often, they complain of headache or eyestrain from constant staring at the monitor. Sometimes, it may become difficult to focus on distant objects. If you are having any of these symptoms, you may fall prey to computer vision syndrome (CVS).

Millions of people are unaware of the existence of this problem and still suffer from it. Apart from the discomfort and reduced vision, computer vision syndrome may lead to permanent vision damage. If your work involves frequent computer usage, it is important to take various precautions and avoid this eye problem.

Commonly, individuals spending more than two hours a day in front of a computer screen experience computer vision syndrome. The main symptoms include:

• Burning sensation in eyes
• Constantly tired eyes
• Headaches
• Lack of focus
• Blurred vision
• Shoulder and neck pain

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it is important to consult an eye doctor who specializes in treatment of computer vision syndrome. They can also tell you about the correct computer working distance and provide a prescription for corrective computer eyeglasses.

People with regular eyeglasses do not bother to use another set of vision correction glasses for doing computer work. This is not a good idea. If you have computer vision syndrome, you may need computer glasses for mid-range vision clarity. Also, you must ensure that your workplace has adequate lighting to avoid squinting and strain on your eyes.

Computer eyeglasses are not very different from normal eyeglasses in appearance. Basically, the difference lies in the lenses and not the frames. Most people are prescribed with multi-focal lenses that are specially designed for computer work. When seated at the correct computer screen distance, these allow vision enhancement, both short distance and long distance.

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